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A blessing on both sides

The canonisation of Mary MacKillop will have a special resonance in Otago's Arrowtown, writes Shane Gilchrist.

Australia to get first saint

Mary MacKillop (1842-1909) is set to become Australia's first saint.

<i>Inside Money:</i> Brethren launches Kiwisaver scheme

The Exclusive Brethren church has launched its own KiwiSaver scheme, writes David Chaplin.

<i>Editorial</i>: Nod to Maori culture not much to ask

Tax probe could land Pope with $14b bill

Hitler exhibition opens in Germany

The first German exhibition since the Second World War to deal exclusively with Hitler and Nazism opens in Berlin.

World watches Chile's great escape

Te Papa ban on pregnant women 'just advisory'

A warning for pregnant or menstruating women to stay away from an exhibit tour is just an advisory and women could decide to ignore it, Arts, Chris Finlayson says.

Anger at Te Papa ban on pregnant women

Feminists have criticised a rule forbidding pregnant or menstruating women to attend a Te Papa exhibit.

Commonwealth Games: Fear is still a major factor

Reality show backfires on polygamists

Re-imaging Belfast's troubled past

As violence recedes, many people wantto have contentious murals removed from everyday life.

<i>Paul Thomas</i>: Atheists are best informed about religion

Commonwealth Games: Fears of temple-dispute violence ease

Blogger gets 19 years

Concern in Britain over NZ halal lamb

Some British consumers say they won't buy New Zealand lamb because of concerns over the halal method of killing animals.

Book review: The Story Sisters

Much of Hoffman's writing is rich in symbolism and fantasy, and her latest novel, <i>The Story Sisters</i>, is no exception.

Bad reports spread as Amish grow

Publicity of rape, incest and grisly dog gassings follow booming simple-living sect.